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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Gorry or Dawson, with references to Titusville, Masonic, US Army, and a family context. Readable facts are scarce. no clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the fragments.
Fragmentary text hints at a chilly expedition or incident across a corridor and borders with vague references to Finland Sweden and Europe. Names and clear events are obscured by garbled OCR making specifics unclear.
Miss Janet Lines daughter of Mrs Eawin Mougins Zines and Thomas Francis von Tacky, of Titusville, were married yesterday at St Dykes church in Jamestown. Matron of honor Mrs Hackett and bridesmaid Mrs Pletcher attended. Bride’s luncheon held at the Green Nom Tea Room in Lakewood with further festivities planned in Jamestown.
LASH 15 FATHER NEW ORLEANS Dec 26 Indiana State policeman, soon to become a father, will compete in the Sugar Bond track meet next Sunday. The Salt Content of rivers worldwide is estimated at about 35 million tons entering the ocean annually.
Rev A O Caldwell of Tuunville will speak at the annual St John s Day banquet of the Tocal Masonic fraternity at the temple on North Center street at 6 30 this evening. Ladies of the eastern Star will serve dinner at the semi social gathering. Corry Cym Orchestra will provide music and lodge jewels will be presented to Harald Brown and Charles Simpson along with W Stuart Mougnton.
Plans are underway by churches and local societies for watch night services as the new year approaches. About 145 people are expected to attend in several Corry churches. Open house on New Year’s Day will be hosted by the Stanford Hose Company and other organizations with committees at work.
Mr and Mrs L Bie of Waterford announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary to Alden W Phelps of Waterford. The announcement came at a Christmas dinner at the Stevens residence. The wedding is planned for February at the McBrier chapel Church of the Covenant with Rev H D S Shim officiating. Miss Stevens works at Continental Rubber Works. Mr Phelps is employed by Talon, Lnp.
A daughter arrived this moving at Corry hospital La Mr and Mrs Roy Borstorff of 807 South Street. Mrs Borstorff was for Anna Brisbie. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Haines of 123 North Center Street last evening at Gary hospital. Mrs Haines was formerly Miss Betty Chaze.
Meadville based Mrs Arthur L Bates announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Josephine Rusling Bates to Oliver A Gill of New York formerly of Bombay India. Miss Bates is a graduate of Wellesley College after visiting Allegheny College and is daughter of the late Arthur L Bates, a former congressman from the Brie Crawford district.
Harbor Hall hosts a community box social on Wednesday evening with invited ladies asked to bring five dollars well filled for two. Proceeds from the event will be used for missionary work.
Mrs William Armitage nee Betty Healey was feted at a Durty 1st evening at the home of Miss Betty Stroup in Bs West Co venues honoring her recent marriage. Guests including Misses Helen Bust Margaret Anderson Eva Drake Doerls Jaderstrom and Mrs Armitage enjoyed games a luncheon and a miscellaneous shower. Armitage received many useful gifts.
Horton J. Davis leads the Acacia Club committee finalizing details for the annual Chris Dis formal dances party set for Friday evening at the State Armory. The team aims to make it the most enjoyable event yet with Ellsworth Holt and others assisting.
Miss Charlotte Nagle returns to Buffalo General Hospital studies after holiday visit. Seaman and local youth plan a large sorority party at Greyhound Post House tonight with elaborate preparations sponsored by the Mi M sorority and invites from nearby towns.
An article notes a shift to formal attire among college circles, highlighting Blackburn’s venue and a collection of new fashion items. It mentions gowns, capes, and fabrics for a refined look after holidays, with radio coverage and lighthearted tone.
A jumble of Christmas season notices recount engagements among Corry youths with planned spring weddings and party chatter. Vera Turner wears a sparkler from Neil Lindsley as Irene hints at a future wedding date while Marian Betty and Dean Houser consider tying the knot. Nearby, dances at the Greyhound Post House and Acacia dancer day mark the community’s festive schedule amid jewelry, clothing updates, and social rounds at local homes.
A fragment outlines a New Year tradition in Denmark of smashing crockery and sharing sweets, then provides a milk rich doughnut recipe. It explains the festive context, suggests serving with coffee, and gives detailed instructions on mixing, resting, cutting, frying, and draining doughnuts for a warm winter treat.
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